Can you request a narco-test (popularly called the truth serum test) in your defence in a criminal case? If yes, what are the guidelines to be followed? Recently, in Amlesh Kumar v State of Bihar, the top court clarified that while it was not an “indefeasible” right, the accused could request it at an “appropriate stage” of trial.

A case that dominated the news cycle during the Court’s Summer Session (April-June) was the challenge to the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. Petitioners sought an interim stay on the legislation while the Union resisted it. We summarise the key arguments in the case.

The Supreme Court's logo is back to its monochrome design after a the new Chief Justice rolled back the revised logo launched to celebrate 75 years of the Supreme Court. Is the move an indication of a broader shift favouring continuity and rootedness over reinvention and experimentation? Watch and find out!

TRIGGER WARNING: RAPERecently, the Supreme Court spared a person convicted under The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) from a 20-year jail sentence. Our latest video tell you what happened and explains the Court's decision.

Last month, Justice B.R. Gavai took oath as India's 52nd CJI. His first week was already packed with challenges: a Presidential reference, 82,000+ pending cases, and the looming Justice Varma controversy.What's in store for the Supreme Court? Dive into our latest podcast for the full story!

Chief Justice B.R. Gavai’s early days set the tone for a happening term. In our latest video, break down the major developments, challenges and what lies ahead for India's 52nd Chief Justice.

On 30 May, Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and A.S. Chandurkar took oath as judges of the Supreme Court. They were recommended by the Collegium led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai on 26 May. The Union notified their appointments on 29 May.
These appointments increase representation from the High Courts of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Bombay.
Who are they? Find out

A professor is facing jail for a Facebook post that praised the army and criticised hate, in light of the Pahalgam Attack and Operation Sindoor.He was arrested for "endangering the country’s sovereignty, unity and integrity,” “promoting enmity between different groups, and “insulting the modesty of a woman.” The Supreme Court gave him interim bail—but restricted him from speaking about the topic and set up a Special Investigative Team (SIT) to "analyse his words."Why did the Court find the need to set up an SIT? What words did it find to be criminal? How important is it that we know what the Court's reasons are for taking such decisions?